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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1829, 1930
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†SPINK, adj. Also spinkie.
1. Slender, nimble, active (Fif. 1808 Jam., spinkie).Sc. 1930 Scots Mag. (Dec.) 223:
He's blide to be livin', his spinkie bit feet Rinnin' gleg owre the grass, be it dry, be it weet.
¶2. Fig. of a taste: fresh, tangy.Cai. 1829 J. Hay Poems 13:
Her ale it tastes sae sharp and spink.
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